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Re: [chirp_users] Problem reading memory on my UV5R
by S Allan Wilson 25 May '16

25 May '16

I am hoping this gets to the correct thread. I am using a Prolific Cable to interface with my Rugged Radios RH-5R. I think this is a clone of the Baofeng UV5R (?). I also run Windows 10. I found a discussion about Code 10 on Family Software (http://www.ifamilysoftware.com/news37.html). I read this article and then down loaded the file PL2303_64bit_Installer.exe. I run this first and follow onscreen instructions about when to plug in the cable. This has worked at allowing me to communicate with my radios. Maybe this will help someone here. Al Wilson -- Home is where the RV is *Home is where the RV is.* *Our Current Location <http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=1487> * *"OUR MISSION STATEMENT"* *Life's journey is not to arrive at our grave safely in a well preserved body, * *but to skid in sideways totally worn out, shouting * *"Holy Crap", what a ride!"*

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-6R
by Geoff Hicks 25 May '16

25 May '16

Will CHIRP support this radio anytime soon? Is there some way that I can assist with the process? Thanks for creating this application! Sent from my iPad

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[chirp_users] now using Linux
by Jack Schlachter 25 May '16

25 May '16

Hi - I'm the one trying to use chirp with my Luiton radio. Still same problem as per last post. So I had an idea. I was reading about the Linux part on danplanet and decided to pull out my Linux machine and give my Baofeng a try and maybe if I can get that to work it would work on my Luiton. So I loaded chirp on Linux as per instructions and everything went fine. Plugged my radio in and got : An error has occurred; could not open port /dev/ttyS0: [Errno13] Permission denied:'/dev/ttyS0' So I read further on your site and ran "sudo usermod -aG dialout username" replacing username with mine, closed chirp reopened and tried again with same results. I have to admit I'm not real Linux savvy. I don't really understand how you pick a port. When I click the down arrow there's a whole list of /dev/ttyS? so I took the default chirp pulled up which is obviously /dev/ttyS0 How do I find out which port my cable is on? thanks again, Jack

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Re: [chirp_users] now using Linux
by Ted Roby 24 May '16

24 May '16

You can verify which group /dev/ttyS0 belongs to by running: ls -l /dev/ttyS0 Add yourself to whichever group it belongs. You will also have to logout and login again to refresh your permissions. On May 24, 2016 7:47 PM, "Jack Schlachter" <km4tdj(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi - I'm the one trying to use chirp with my Luiton radio. Still same problem as per last post. So I had an idea. I was reading about the Linux part on danplanet and decided to pull out my Linux machine and give my Baofeng a try and maybe if I can get that to work it would work on my Luiton. So I loaded chirp on Linux as per instructions and everything went fine. Plugged my radio in and got : An error has occurred; could not open port /dev/ttyS0: [Errno13] Permission denied:'/dev/ttyS0' So I read further on your site and ran "sudo usermod -aG dialout username" replacing username with mine, closed chirp reopened and tried again with same results. I have to admit I'm not real Linux savvy. I don't really understand how you pick a port. When I click the down arrow there's a whole list of /dev/ttyS? so I took the default chirp pulled up which is obviously /dev/ttyS0 How do I find out which port my cable is on? thanks again, Jack _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Ted Roby at ted.roby(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] Problem reading memory onmy UV5R
by Bill Skinner 24 May '16

24 May '16

Hi All I am back after many months---I want to read the memory on my UV-5R. I am using a USB cable I purchased with the radio (4/20/13). I follow the instructions but when I try and download from the radio I get a message indicating the program can't read the radio. When I plug in the cable, the red transmit light turns on. I am using Windows 10---help please.

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-83 com port issue
by donotspamme＠windstream.net 24 May '16

24 May '16

CHIRP was working until today's software upgrade. I uninstalled and reinstalled once I could not clear the error. When attempting to "Upload from radio" the pop-up box appears correctly confirming COM port, vendor and model. After selecting OK, Then "error #2" pops up "could not open port COM3. The system cannot find the file requested." Windows 10 - Device Mgr tells me that COM3 is set for the Prolific USB-to-Serial. Under General, "This device cannot start (Code 10). A device which does not exist was specified. Prolific driver is 9/4/2015, version 3.6.81.357 Events: Any simple fix??? Larry B Lynn 476 Bob Mark Trail Rabun Gap, GA 30568 706 746 5842 (local Rabun County) 678 386 9082 (local Atlanta) 762 333 2823 (local Augusta)

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[chirp_users] Luiton LT-588UV
by Jack Schlachter 23 May '16

23 May '16

Hi - Thanks for letting me join the group. The reason I joined is because I bought this radio for a good price after reading some good reviews on Amazon. There's not much else on the internet about this radio. I've downloaded all the softwares available with proper drivers. I've followed the help files on your site plus the ones on Luitons' site. Always I get the same result " Can't connect to the port or radio". I point the software at the right port. I show the ver. 3.2.0.0 dated 7/3/2007 and "this device is working properly". I can't even begin to enter frequencies and codes manually because I can't decipher the Chiglish. Could you please help me and try to get this radio working? Thank you, Jack

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[chirp_users] Unable to program
by Al Manchester 20 May '16

20 May '16

Good afternoon, I attempted to program a newly purchased Baofeng GT 3TP It is my 5th and 6th radio and have never had any problems before today. This is the message I'm getting Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you very much

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Re: [chirp_users] Unable to program
by Walt Childson 20 May '16

20 May '16

I have the same radio. My problem was corrected by trimming the rubber out of the "casual corner" and making it a sharp corner. Then you can hear the connectors snap true. No problems after that. On May 20, 2016 6:01 PM, "Dave Felt" <felt(a)caltech.edu> wrote: May be another issue of push the cord into the radio HARD !!! Dave KB6ORR > Good afternoon, > I attempted to program a newly purchased Baofeng GT 3TP > It is my 5th and 6th radio and have never had any problems before today. > This is the message I'm getting > Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you very much _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Walt Childson at wchildson(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] RT Systems cable and Chirp on OS X
by Bob Nielsen 20 May '16

20 May '16

I bought this cable because it fit the radio and was cheaper than the Icom cable. It works with chirp in Windows 8, no problem. I downloaded the OS X drivers from the RT Systems website and the Mac recognizes the cable (which appears to have a custom chip) but when I try to open the serial port in chirp it only shows a couple of internal connections but not the cable nor my IC-31A. The Has anyone been able to get a RT Systems cable to work in OS X? Bob, N7XY

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